Weapons Safety, Marksmanship & Skills

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License to Carry (LTC)

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Course Overview

Black Tree’s License to Carry Course, is a state designed course for experienced shooters. The LTC class consists of 4-6 hours of classroom instruction followed by a 50 round qualification. We do not recommend this class for new shooters.

The registration fee covers:

State required training course

Targets

Eye protection (in-class use)

Hearing protection (in-class use)

Students have 2 years after completing the course to file with the state. The classroom portion will last 4-5 hours followed by a live round qualification. The classroom portion will cover:

State required topics

Basic firearm safety

Safe handling and storage

Non-violent dispute resolution

Use of force

Civil liability

Texas concealed handgun laws

Written test

Students are encouraged to dress comfortably. Make sure to bring closed toed shoes, baseball cap and a handgun (at least .32 caliber) with at least 50 rounds of ammunition.

FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM. LEAVE IT IN YOUR VEHICLE.

We offer a 25% discount to first responders and veterans, please use coupon code: USFRV, you will be required to verify before your class. .

VENUE:

Black Tree Ranch1070 Hwy 71 W
Smithville, TX 78657

*You must be at least 21 years old to participate in this event.

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The Ranch

Black Tree Ranch encompasses more than 250 acres in the heart of Texas, east of the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. It’s first-class facility includes:

Training center for classroom instruction

Covered 25-meter pistol range

100-meter rifle range

500-meter designated marsman/angled shooting lane

Private helipad

Multiple outdoor spaces for tactical exercises for both civilian, military and law enforcement groups